Lemon-Herb Sheet Pan Chicken & Rainbow Veggie Medley

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

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A vibrant, one-pan meal featuring tender chicken thighs roasted with colorful vegetables and fresh herbs, finished with a zesty lemon-garlic drizzle. This American-inspired sheet-pan recipe (gluten-free, high-protein), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, broccoli florets for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
1.5 cups, diced 1/2-inch sweet potatoes
2 cups broccoli florets
3 tbsp olive oil
1, zested and juiced lemon
4 cloves, minced garlic
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place 4 skin-on chicken thighs, 1.5 cups diced sweet potatoes, and 2 cups broccoli florets on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
Step 2: Drizzle with 3 tbsp olive oil, then add 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 4 minced garlic cloves; toss until evenly coated.
Step 3: Roast for 25 minutes until chicken is golden brown and vegetables are tender, then squeeze 1 lemon's juice over the top and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon lemon zest; let rest 5 minutes before serving.